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Niall McGinty

As a resident in the area, I find the the self-interested strong arm-tactics of Loyola to be frustrating & disconcerting. How do they propose to replace all the public parking spaces (in an already parking starved area) they will be taking away from tax paying residents? And speaking of taxes: Does no one care that Loyola is gobbling up property in the area and not paying any property taxes. How will this affect our public services?

Turbo

Perhaps they can acquire a few more residential buildings, then vacate and leave them to fall into decay and blight the neighborhood further?

I think this is a great idea – it will expand Loyola by creatring a south campus, give the neighbors more green space – and increase the community vibrancy that comes from having students active in the neighborhood. The only downside is a few parking spaces – but there are lots of rental spaces in the neighborhood high rise garages so that problem has been solved. I have been here since 1978 and have been absolutely blown away by how much Loyola has improved my living environment and neighborhood. Loyola deserves a rousing roar of “Congratulations and thanks!”

lee

If this happens, they need to create a 2-way bike lane on Winthrop or other alternative to get through to Sheridan/Devon. As a cyclist, I’ve been very frustrated with the closing of that section of Kenmore and having to ride the wrong way down Winthrop to get through.

Guest

Winthrop is an officially designated segment of the Chicago lakefront bike path. I presume Loyola will be required to maintain the current level of access for bicycles.